The Best Family Friendly Screenplay Contest in the World is Back!
Ever dreamt of seeing your feature film script come to life on the big screen or streaming on TVs in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into reality! Our Grand Prize Winner will be flown to LA to meet industry professionals who’ve worked on iconic hits like MINONS, HOCUS POCUS, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, YES DAY, FAMILY SWITCH, SMURFS, HOLES, CURIOUS GEORGE, GREATEST SHOWMAN and many more!
But that’s not all! Every finalist’s logline will be featured in a Stage 32 Look Book sent to over 500 top entertainment industry executives, giving your work unparalleled exposure.
Open to Feature Film Scripts and TV Pilots!
Family friendly stories bring everyone together for fun, bonding, and entertainment. From the sheer delight of THE GARFIELD MOVIE to the relentless hi-jinx of KUNG FU PANDA and the emotional depth of IF, audiences can’t get enough. This year alone, films like INSIDE OUT 2 and DESPICABLE ME 4 have topped the box office. The appetite for scintillating family-friendly stories is insatiable, and we want your story to be the next smash hit!
We’re on the lookout for all types of family friendly scripts! Classic family dramas? Colorful adventures? Talking pets? The next legendary family-centric franchise? We want to see it all!
We’re looking for feature film scripts like:
WONKA, HAUNTED MANSION, PETER PAN & WENDY, IF, HAROLD & THE PURPLE CRAYON, MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON, SPACE JAM DESCENDANTS, ARTHUR THE KING, MY PENGUIN FRIEND, KUNG FU PANDA, THE INCREDIBLES, TOY STORY, THE LITTLE MERMAID, MATILDA, and many more!
We’re looking for TV pilot scripts like:
SPONGEBOB, BLUEY, DORA THE EXPLORER, THE CROODS, THE PROUD FAMILY, THE FAIRLY ODD PARENTS, SCOOBY DOO, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, iCARLY, DRAKE & JOSH, BOY MEETS WORLD, FAMILY MATTERS, STEP BY STEP, FULL HOUSE, GROWING PAINS, KIM POSSIBLE, and more!
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We’re hungry for fresh, unique, and vibrant original family-friendly ideas that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats!
For over a decade, Stage 32 Contests have been a launchpad for success stories. We’ve helped writers land representation, secure options, and get produced. Now, it’s your turn. If you’ve got a family friendly story burning inside you, this is your moment to shine. Let us help take your writing career to the next level!
Our Grand Prize Winner will:
-- Be flown to LA to meet with top industry pros like who have worked on projects like MINONS, HOCUS POCUS, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, SMURFS, HOLES, CURIOUS GEORGE, and more!
-- Work with Stage 32 to develop a market-ready pitch deck for your winning script.
-- Have your logline and bio sent out and pitched to an exclusive roster of agents and managers actively seeking new talent.
-- Receive a free membership to the Stage 32 Writers’ Room, gaining access to over 3,000 hours of educational content and networking with industry heavyweights.
-- Continue to receive support from the Stage 32 team, who will work tirelessly to get you in front of decision-makers.
And that’s not all—if you make it to the Finals, you’ll still get massive exposure to key industry players. Finalists will receive a free month in the Stage 32 Writers’ Room and have their logline and bio included in our sought-after Look Book, sent to over 500 industry execs!
Our Judges this year include:
-- Lisa Crnic, Independent Producer (CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE)
-- Ben Everard, Producer, Everard Entertainment (FAMILY SWITCH, YES DAY)
-- Mitchell Bendersky, Literary Manager, Expectation Management (NEW LOONEY TUNES, GORDITA CHRONICLES, ACAPULCO, GENTEFIED)
-- Robert Deege Head of Worldwide Sales, Glass House Distribution (SOUL SURFER, A QUIET PASSION)
-- Judd Cherry, Director of Production, Sacred Pineapple Productions (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, SPIDER MAN 2)
-- Ann Fishman, Producer, Night Dove Pictures (MARRIAGE MATERIAL, CHRISTMAS OVERTIME)
-- David Kirschner, Producer, David Kirschner Productions (HOCUS POCUS 1 & 2, CURIOUS GEORGE)
-- Mike Sammaciccia, Producer, Afterglow Pictures (SURVIVE, HOLES)
-- Silvia Mathis, Executive Producer, Punkin Studios (SPRING BREAKTHROUGH, A NASHVILLE LEGACY)
-- Maia Glikman, Producer (ONE DAY AT A TIME, NASHVILLE)
-- Jos Villegas, Creative Executive (MINIONS, GREATEST SHOWMAN)
Our Feature Screenwriting Contest Winners See Results!
Stage 32 has launched the careers of hundreds of writers over the last 12 years. Stage 32 has quickly emerged as the leading source for industry executives to uncover new talent! Is this your year to move the needle on your career?
Our 2nd Annual Family Friendly Drama winner, Susan Lee Hahn gained massive traction on her winning script EG & THE ELEPHANTS, as she took a full slate of meetings in LA with Literary Managers, Development Execs, and Producers from Netflix, WeTV, Holloway Literary, Kersey Management, Osowik Management -- all actively working on and looking for features.
Our 3rd Annual Feature Drama winner Kelly Nugent signed with a manager at Wonder Street Entertainment after winning with her script THE OTHER MOTHER CRIED!
Our 6th Annual Feature Screenwriting winner, Jeff Galante signed with a manager at Primary Wave, and he is currently working on a slate of feature films with producers. Jeff's gone on to create/produce TV pilots for NBC and A&E and has consulted on projects for Ron Howard, Chris Moore, and Warner Bros animation.
Our 5th Annual Feature Screenwriting winner, Eric Jeske signed with a manager at Heroes & Villans Entertainment.
Still don't believe us? Previous contest winner Diana Wright was signed to The Cartel and Abrams Artists Agency!
Previous contest winner, Christina Pamies, was signed by "Billion Dollar" Literary Manager, Jake Wagner. After that, he got her a paid gig with StudioCanal adapting the recently released film BAGHEAD, which was co-produced by The Picture Company and released via AMC+ Networks!
Previous Contest Winner Jonathan Jordan was signed by major literary agency Verve, and worked on a script currently in production through them. He has also signed with a manager and is currently working on a new film.
Previous Contest Winner Greg Mania was signed by Cohn/Torgan Management.
At Stage 32, we will set you up on more meetings and put you in front of more Hollywood executives who are actively working in the industry than anyone else!
What Are You Waiting For? Submit Now!
Stage 32 has launched the careers of countless writers, helping them secure representation, land paid gigs, and see their scripts come to life. Could this be the year your career takes off? Our previous winners have gone on to work with major studios, sign with top managers, and see their films produced.
Family Friendly films are bigger and better than ever, and we’re here to make sure your script rises to the top. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be discovered—enter now and let us champion your story!